Broadcast Support Engineer – Replay Comms

Group Summary

At the NBA, we’re passionate about growing and celebrating the game of basketball. Through the intensity of the game and the amazing athletic skill of our players, we deliver excitement to hundreds of millions of fans around the world.

As a global sports and media business, the NBA is so much more. While Basketball Operations runs the league’s on‑court activities, other departments maintain relationships with television and digital media partners, develop marketing partnerships with some of the world’s most recognizable companies, oversee the licensing of NBA merchandise, and handle a wide range of responsibilities that drive the NBA’s success.

Off the court, we’re also deeply committed to social responsibility. NBA Cares leads the league’s involvement in addressing meaningful social issues by working with internationally recognized youth‑serving organizations that support education, youth and family development, and health‑related causes.

This role requires a well‑rounded knowledge of television systems, including intercom, video, audio, and control system workflows. The ideal candidate will also have a strong understanding of computer networking environments and the ability to troubleshoot across them. As part of the Engineering team, this individual will provide technical support for the Referee Replay Center, NBA broadcasts, and retrieval systems. The role requires independence, sound judgment, and the ability to make effective technical decisions in high‑pressure environments.

• Interact with and support Replay, Production, IT and Operations Staff
• Responsible for the smooth operation of League’s Intercom systems across 30 venues and NY & NJ offices.
• Support/manage Riedel Artist, Bolero, & RTS Communications Systems.
• Perform on call on‑site remote emergency troubleshooting and repairs
• Check‑in all wired and wireless communications devices inbound and outbound for technical continuity
• Assist with supervision, facility design, construction and installations as necessary.
• Detailed technical reports.
• Arena Network (HSAN) support; including remote troubleshooting and the ability to lead remote technicians to resolution.
• Liaison to vendor for product support (rentals, upgrades, new product development, etc.).
• Minor equipment repairs (cables, PC board replacement, etc.).

• 4 - 8 years of technical engineering experience.
• College degree in Communications/Engineering or related field required.
• In lieu, a college degree significant field experience will be considered.

• Must have a strong knowledge of audio and communications systems, related technology and familiar with standards (AES
  67, ST2110, DANTE, RVON, PTP)
• Knowledge of IP technologies and standards
• Must have strong knowledge of broadcast systems and operations and possess the ability to assemble and operate studio, and on‑air production systems.
• Experience supporting RTS, Riedel & UNITY communications systems.
• Knowledge and ability to handle systems routing, quality control issues, and variations in production requirements.
• Experience with RF communications and Frequency Coordination
• Excellent communication & presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and creatively.
• Willingness to travel and accept shift and weekend assignments.
• Experience with HD broadcasts and knowledge of HD systems.

$95,000 - $115,000

Manager

Employees currently are eligible to receive an annual discretionary performance bonus, awarded at the sole discretion of the Company and subject to any terms and conditions set by the Company. Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company-sponsored employee benefit programs: medical; dental; vision; life/AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability; fertility and family‑forming assistance; wellbeing allowance;

educational assistance; mental health coaching/therapy; tax advantaged accounts such as HSA and healthcare/dependent care FSAs; a 401(k) retirement plan; and time off benefits that include vacation, sick time, and personal days.

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